One small step for Earth Day
Last Friday was Earth Day and to mark the day I decided to Tweet a few of the small changes I’ve been making this year towards living more sustainably. Here they all are in one place, at the request of one of my Facebook friends. I intend to keep this updated and re-post it regularly as I make other small changes.
In sharing these I hope that you will feel inspired to take #onesmallstep of your own. You might want to tackle a different area first – for example, I don’t often get takeaway coffees but if you are in the habit of grabbing one every day on the way to work, you might find that getting a reusable cup is the biggest difference you can make with just #onesmallstep. You might also find that the solutions that work for me don’t suit you, and might have to try some other options. But I hope that the ideas below give you some starting points.
Tweet me to let me know how you get on!
This year I pledged to live more sustainably #onesmallstep at a time. For #EarthDay I'm going to share some of them with you. YOU LUCKIES!
— Lizzy Mace (@LizzyMace) April 22, 2016
I have been vegan since doing @WeAreVeganuary. U can make #onesmallstep by eating more plant-based food even just one day a week. #EarthDay
— Lizzy Mace (@LizzyMace) April 22, 2016
Plant-strong is planet-strong! #EarthDay #onesmallstep #vegan
— Lizzy Mace (@LizzyMace) April 22, 2016
To reduce packaging waste, I switched to homemade toothpaste. #EarthDay #onesmallstep pic.twitter.com/8KNl3B9u5O
— Lizzy Mace (@LizzyMace) April 22, 2016
Imagine how many plastic toothbrushes we throw into landfill each year. Try bamboo instead. https://t.co/Vi7LwHqjky #EarthDay #onesmallstep
— Lizzy Mace (@LizzyMace) April 22, 2016
I get fresh veg from a local weekly box scheme @TowerGrnHamlets. Low packaging & foodmiles. #EarthDay #onesmallstep pic.twitter.com/GzL2g9GDA4
— Lizzy Mace (@LizzyMace) April 22, 2016
Switched to cotton hankies when my tissues ran out. Got organic (half the impact of non-organic) flannel (so soft!!) #EarthDay #onesmallstep
— Lizzy Mace (@LizzyMace) April 22, 2016
For washing up, I replaced plastic sponges with a coconut scourer and cotton dishcloth. #EarthDay #onesmallstep https://t.co/yjTDnEHqUC
— Lizzy Mace (@LizzyMace) April 22, 2016
I'm using refillable washing up liquid from Ecover. #EarthDay #onesmallstep pic.twitter.com/wTAF5I4ylz
— Lizzy Mace (@LizzyMace) April 22, 2016
I joined my local community food garden last year. @CranbrookCCFG #growyourown #EarthDay #onesmallstep pic.twitter.com/stqlgtNCpk
— Lizzy Mace (@LizzyMace) April 22, 2016
No more soap or shampoo in plastic bottles, just organic soap bars. #EarthDay #onesmallstep pic.twitter.com/erQFZ93EYP
— Lizzy Mace (@LizzyMace) April 22, 2016
Replacing cleaning products, as they run out, with various combos of vinegar, lemon juice, baking soda & hot water! #EarthDay #onesmallstep
— Lizzy Mace (@LizzyMace) April 22, 2016
I am making all the greetings cards I give this year from materials I already have. #EarthDay #onesmallstep pic.twitter.com/ZlpN99EYGW
— Lizzy Mace (@LizzyMace) April 22, 2016
When I buy online I request plastic-free envelopes or packaging. Everyone has been happy to oblige. #EarthDay #onesmallstep
— Lizzy Mace (@LizzyMace) April 22, 2016
I give old things away on @Freecycle or take to charity shop. And when I need something "new", I look there first. #EarthDay #onesmallstep
— Lizzy Mace (@LizzyMace) April 22, 2016
#onesmallstep made 9 years ago, I switched to Mooncup, saving money & landfill waste. Greenest way to dodge taxes. #tampontax #EarthDay #TMI
— Lizzy Mace (@LizzyMace) April 22, 2016
Discovering it's often more convenient to make my own "convenience" foods (pesto, stock, hummus, pasta sauce etc). #EarthDay #onesmallstep
— Lizzy Mace (@LizzyMace) April 22, 2016
Seeking places to buy dry goods (rice, beans etc) loose & plastic-packaging-free. #EarthDay #onesmallstep pic.twitter.com/5jgOrhT9fm
— Lizzy Mace (@LizzyMace) April 22, 2016
I made reusable bags from old tea towels & pillow cases, for loose fruit, veg, bread etc. #EarthDay #onesmallstep pic.twitter.com/bHNpZoYZXM
— Lizzy Mace (@LizzyMace) April 22, 2016
I furnished my home last year almost entirely secondhand from @eBay, @Gumtree, @Freecycle and hand-me-downs. #EarthDay #onesmallstep
— Lizzy Mace (@LizzyMace) April 22, 2016
Imagine how many trees & how much energy goes into making tea bags every year. Go loose leaf #EarthDay #onesmallstep pic.twitter.com/oMHrE9RdYX
— Lizzy Mace (@LizzyMace) April 22, 2016
Join local & global networks of like-minded ppl. #followfriday #ff #EarthDay #onesmallstep @1millionwomen @WEN_UK @Greenpeace @TheGreenParty
— Lizzy Mace (@LizzyMace) April 22, 2016
My next #onesmallstep will be a reusable cup or flask for takeaway coffee. I don't get them often but even one a week adds up. #EarthDay
— Lizzy Mace (@LizzyMace) April 22, 2016
What #onesmallstep could you take this week? I'm genuinely surprised by the number of changes I've made already. Start with one. #EarthDay
— Lizzy Mace (@LizzyMace) April 22, 2016